How to travel from Lisbon to Dublin, Ireland
The distance between Lisbon and Dublin is around 1,665km (1,034 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lisbon to Dublin by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dublin → Lisbon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Dublin (DUB).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€125($125)
+ 5 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Mérida and then to Arad then take a ferry to Dublin.
- Duration2 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€485($490)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Covilha then take the bus to Bilbao then take a ferry to Rosslare Europort then take the train to Pearse.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Bilbao then take a ferry to Rosslare Europort then drive to Dublin.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€305($305)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Dublin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Dublin by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 3h 20m.
The distance between Lisbon and Dublin is around 1,665km (1,034 miles).
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Lisbon and Dublin by plane.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Dublin is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Dublin is to fly which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lisbon and Dublin. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lisbon and Dublin. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lisbon and Dublin. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and arrive at Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lisbon and Dublin with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Ryanair, TAP Portugal, Aer Lingus, Iberia, British Airways and Transavia France fly between Lisbon and Dublin. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Dublin (DUB). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Lisbon to Dublin typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Dublin (DUB).
The closest major airport to Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dublin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lisbon to Dublin. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Dublin is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Dublin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 20m | €125($125) | hourly | 1,665km (1,034 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 18h | €485($490) | once a week | 6,135km (3,812 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 20h | €205($205) | twice a week | 2,118km (1,316 miles) |
| Train to Coimbra-B, bus and ferry | 1 day 20h | €200($200) | twice a week | 2,146km (1,333 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 23h | €240($240) | twice a week | 2,267km (1,409 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 13h | €305($305) | twice a week | 2,064km (1,283 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lisbon and Dublin
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Rede Expressos
Iberocoach
Ferry operators
Brittany Ferries
Matei Unitrans
Train operators
Airports near Dublin
The following major airports near Dublin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 9km (5 miles) from Dublin
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 179km (112 miles) from Dublin
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 192km (120 miles) from Dublin